How to pronounce alsinaceous
Say it like al-suh-NAY-shus. Alsinaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- al
- suh
- NAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alsinaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alsinaceous
American and British speakers say alsinaceous in essentially the same way: /ˌælsəˈneɪʃəs/ in the US and /ˌælsəˈneɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-suh-NAY-shus.
What does alsinaceous mean?
- Of a petal: having a short but distinct claw.
Where does alsinaceous come from?
From Alsinaceae, from Alsine + -aceae, from Latin alsine (“chickweed”), + -ous.
Words that rhyme with alsinaceous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alsinaceous.
Questions about saying alsinaceous
How do you pronounce alsinaceous?
Say al-suh-NAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˌælsəˈneɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌælsəˈneɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alsinaceous?
Alsinaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: al · suh · NAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say alsinaceous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌælsəˈneɪʃəs/ and the British form is /ˌælsəˈneɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.